InterContinental San Francisco

Perched in San Francisco’s South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood at 888 Howard Street, this 32-story glass tower is an upscale landmark. You’re a short walk from Yerba Buena Gardens and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 0.5 mi from Moscone Convention Center and about 1.1 mi from Oracle Park; Union Square, Chinatown and the Powell Street cable car turnaround are nearby.

An upscale hotel with 556 guestrooms, InterContinental San Francisco mixes modern glass-and-steel style with practical room tech: iPod docking stations, minibars and 60-inch plasma TVs. Rooms have private baths with tubs or showers, safes and desks, and the property operates as a smoke-free tower above the city.

Standout on-site perks include an indoor pool, a spa tub and a health club/fitness center—perfect for wake-up workouts and relaxed city evenings. Concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, 24-hour reception and limo/town car options round out convenience, with parking and some services available for a fee.

Massive meeting footprint with about 43,000 sq ft of conference and event space, plus meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center. Wired and wireless high-speed internet is available (surcharge applies).

Two on-site dining options include Luce, serving Californian cuisine, plus a bar/lounge and 24-hour room service. Full breakfast is offered daily (fee), highlighting local flavors and seasonality.